Child Development Associate Jobs in Concord, NH (NOW HIRING)

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is an organization making a significant impact in the lives of children. We're seeking a motivated and dedicated team member to join our dynamic staff. If you're passionate about mentoring and making a positive difference, we invite you to apply for our part-time position at the Rowe Family Early Learning Center. This role will involve supporting multiple classrooms and helping to create a nurturing environment for children to thrive. If you're looking for a fulfilling career that aligns with your values, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

This position offers the chance to work with a talented team, make a meaningful impact on children's lives, and develop your skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about education, child development, and creating engaging programs, we encourage you to apply. As a multi-classroom support staff member, you'll have the opportunity to work with children of various ages and abilities, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to help them reach their full potential.

Preparing Youth for Success

• The ideal candidate will create an environment that fosters youth development and helps children achieve their goals.
• The successful candidate will interact positively with children, encourage exploration, and use effective child guidance strategies to promote their well-being.
• The role involves providing guidance and role modeling to Club members by planning and outlining curriculum that meets the individual needs of youth.
• The right candidate will establish and maintain program goals to ensure the health and safety of all members.
• They will continually evaluate Club programs, track outcome metrics, and verify that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• The successful candidate will use child observation notes as a tool for curriculum planning and keep accurate and up-to-date records.
• They will continuously account for the members in their assigned group by name and face.
• The role involves overseeing the implementation of NAEYC standards and GSQ (when applicable), Culture DNA code, as well as BGCCNNH and CCLU rules and policies regarding safety, compliance, and best practices.
• The candidate will dispense medications according to company policy, administer first aid as needed, and communicate all occurrences to families.
• They will oversee and assist in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining classroom well-being and upkeep.

Program Development, Implementation, and Supervision

• The successful candidate will oversee proper record-keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events conducted in the membership/finance system. They will provide data for input to a Center Director or other applicable staff.
• They will facilitate open and effective, professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and children.
• The role involves supervising classroom staff, students, and volunteers; providing regular feedback about job performance.
• They will support volunteers, practicum students, and staff through modeling techniques and strategies that connect theory to practice.
• The candidate may lead planning meetings with the teaching team.
• They may increase the visibility of Club programs via daily schedule postings, announcements of upcoming events through different social media channels, family emails, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be an associate teacher qualified before November 6, 2017, have a minimum of 9 credits in related coursework or have a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program, and knowledge of child growth and development obtained through one of the following: a. Completion of a high school level 2-year career and technical education course in teacher education; b. A 3-credit college course in child or human growth and development; c. Thirty hours of training in child growth and development, granted by an accredited college or university, an authorized provider of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, or obtained through documented life experience, including experience with the same age children, the associate teacher supervises, such as a family child care provider, service as a foster parent, work as a school teacher, work as a camp counselor and experience as a group leader for children in sports or other activities, such as scouts or little league, or closely related experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of current methods, principles, and techniques of teaching.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and application.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs; proven track record of creative and artistic teaching strategies.
• Ability to form developmentally appropriate relationships with children and promote positive behavior.
• Ability to motivate members and manage behavior problems with patience.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Ability to communicate with staff, families, and community members in a variety of methods.
• Must be willing to maintain the Club dress code appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must be willing to adapt to different learning styles.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications per Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.
• May be required to drive the Club van/short bus periodically.
• Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to either the Operations Director or human resources department.
• Required to assist in cleaning and organizing the Club.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must be willing to travel between locations when requested. (Only occasional travel is required)

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• All of the candidates who are offered a job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and First Advantage. Note: The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit you from being employed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire should there be a disqualifying finding on your criminal record. In addition, even if the State of NH reviews your records and allows you to work at the Club, we still reserve the right to determine your employment status.
• This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse of children in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse of children by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.

Please visit www.nhyouth.org to learn more about our organization.

• This is an hourly, part-time position.
• The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
• This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, out-of-school time programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.